Author Question: A child's family history includes muscular dystrophy (MD). What diagnostic testing does the nurse ... (Read 61 times)

jake · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A child's family history includes muscular dystrophy (MD). What diagnostic testing does the nurse prepare the child and family for? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Blood urea nitrogen
B.
Creatinine kinase
C.
Electromyelogram
D.
Muscle biopsy
E.
Ultrasound

Question 2

A young teen has been diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease. Which information does the nurse teach the patient and family regarding this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Activity level is determined by pain.
B.
Apply ice to the knee after activity.
C.
Modified bedrest for 1 week is needed.
D.
Surgical correction is usually required.
E.
Use ibuprofen (Motrin) for pain.

flannelavenger · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D
Common diagnostic tests for MD include creatinine kinase, electromyelogram, and muscle biopsy. Blood urea nitrogen and ultrasound are not used.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, E
The nurse should teach that activity can be resumed when symptoms (pain) are gone. Icing the knee after activity is beneficial, as is wearing an elastic wrap or neoprene sleeve over the knee. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen are best for pain management. Bedrest and surgery are usually not required.